2022 Audi A6 allroad

　　

2022 Audi A6 allroad Review

byJosh JacquotCorrespondent

　　Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at zzdcar., rating written byJosh JacquotReviews Editor

　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　Think of Audi's A6 Allroad as a lifted wagon version of the A6 sedan. It offers five-passenger seating, a taller roof than the standard A6, and significant cargo space all packaged with Audi style and a suite of technologies to enhance the driving experience. Every A6 Allroad comes standard with Audi's turbocharged 335-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 and all-wheel drive. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard. The Allroad's air suspension offers adjustable damping and a raised ride height relative to the A6. But it still uses very low-profile tires so, at best, it offers modest dirt-road chops. Don't plan any rock-crawling missions.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Audi A6 allroad Premium Plus 4dr Wagon AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$196/mo  for A6 allroad Premium Plus

　　A6 allroad Premium Plus

　　Premium Plus 4dr Wagon AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) - $66,900 MSRPPrestige 4dr Wagon AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) (Most Popular) - $72,400 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　We like the A6 Allroad for its smooth, comfortable ride and tech-laden cabin. But being tall and soft diminishes the A6's otherwise stellar road manners. And even among luxury wagons, the Allroad is pretty pricey. If you're shopping for a midsize luxury wagon with dirt-road capability, your options are limited to only a handful of choices including the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain and Volvo V90 Cross Country.

　　If you're willing to look downmarket the Subaru Outback will give you similar capability at about half the price. Or there's the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, which costs significantly more and trades any notion of off-road ability for much sharper handling and quicker acceleration. And if SUVs are an option, well, there's an entire spectrum to fit the bill. Read our Expert Rating for all the details.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.6

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the A6 allroad drive? The A6 Allroad is only available with one engine — Audi's 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 — and it's the party piece of this big wagon. At our test track, the A6 Allroad zipped from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds, a very quick time for the class. Its seven-speed automatic transmission shifts quickly and smoothly. Unfortunately, it falls behind in other areas of the driving experience.

　　The Allroad's brakes feel spongy in daily driving, the steering is vague, and handling is compromised by the higher-than-average ride height and off-road-oriented tires. Off-road capability is better than average for the segment, with an adjustable suspension that gives the Allroad more ground clearance, but the long front and rear overhangs limit capability overall.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the A6 allroad? An ultra-quiet interior, comfortable seats and smooth highway ride make for an excellent combination in the Allroad. The optional Contour Seating package provides supportive and well-padded front seats, while the rear seats are just as well suited to long drives. The standard air suspension and big tire sidewalls combine to absorb almost all bumps, big and small.

　　Thanks to the optional dual-pane acoustic glass, the Allroad's interior is whisper quiet. The climate control cools things down quickly inside the large cabin, but there is a pretty steep learning curve for the touchscreen controls. Heated and ventilated seats work well too, so achieving the perfect temperature inside is easy.

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